by “The Gentleman” • edited and extra copy by Judy Gonyeau According to Wikipedia, the term gentleman refers to any man of good, courteous conduct. In its original meaning, […]
Category Archives: Misc
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Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A rookie card of U.S. soccer legend Mia Hamm sold for $34,440 in an online Premium Card and Memorabilia auction […]
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Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall The handwritten lyrics to the late entertainer Prince’s song Nothing Compares 2 U, from the collection of Prince’s former assistant […]
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by Maxine Carter Lome, Publisher From 1896 when James Wright Beswick and his sons John and Gilbert first established their earthenware pottery business, “J. W. Beswick,” at the Gold Street […]
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Recent Auction Results from Near & Far By Ken Hall A Gamewell Excelsior fire alarm transmitter with 50 code wheels, in a refinished oak case with beveled-glass front door, sold […]
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By George Sommers Internet and TV advertising may rule recent political campaigns but campaign buttons, or pinbacks, are still “a thing.” Campaign memorabilia has a long and colorful history – […]
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by Judy Gonyeau, managing editor When it comes to the name “Remington,” think “mechanical.” The engineering ability of founder Eliphalet Remington showed its prowess when, at the age of […]
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by J.C. Vaughn In recent discussions, a handful of auction houses and high-end comic book insiders confessed that in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic they really didn’t know […]
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Gavels ‘n’ Paddles: Tiffany table lamp, $206,250, Freeman’s Recent Auction Results From Near & Far By Ken Hall A Tiffany Studios “Nasturtium” table lamp, circa 1905, lit up the room for […]
By Jessica Kosinski It is often said that memory is a powerful thing. Sometimes a sight, smell or sound can take you back to a whole other era. Such is […]
